So far away from what I’m used to, but I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor,” he said. As you enter the studio seats are allocated at random. For your own comfort and safety please avoid arriving too far in advance of the validation time. Queueing early will not secure you a specific seat in the studio. Wright, Minnie (22 July 2023). "Amy Dowden won't be in main Strictly line-up amid further cancer diagnosis". Radio Times . Retrieved 22 July 2023. In April 2023, the BBC announced that Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington, and Nancy Xu would be returning to the series. [5] [7] The only professional dancer who did not return was Cameron Lombard, who had been part of the professional group routines since the nineteenth series. [8] [9] a b "Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers, Judges, Presenters and more confirmed". BBC. 21 April 2023. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023 . Retrieved 20 July 2023.

Cooney, Laura (1 October 2023). "Les Dennis is first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2023". Entertainment Focus . Retrieved 1 October 2023.a b Daly, Helen (22 September 2023). "Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances revealed for week 1". Radio Times . Retrieved 24 September 2023.

His TV career includes roles in Extras, Brookside, Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murdersand two years in Coronation Street as the character Michael Rodwell. On stage, Les has appeared in hit plays and musicals such as Hairspray, Legally Blonde The Musical and 42ndStreet. Who has left Strictly Come Dancing 2023? She hosts the hit interior design show Your Home Made Perfectand Your Garden Made Perfecton BBC Two and is the only woman in the UK and Ireland to have their own Saturday night chat show with Ask Me Anythingon RTÉ One. Mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed in the ballroom so please leave them at home if you can, otherwise they will be taken from you upon arrival and stored securely until the end of the evening. Nugent, Annabel (15 October 2023). "Strictly Come Dancing says goodbye to its third contestant of 2023". The Independent . Retrieved 15 October 2023.The week of the musicals special has arrived, and it opens with a beautiful My Fair Lady group number from our professional dancers. Our remaining couples will take to the ballroom floor, with more incredible routines inspired by the world of musical theatre.

Hogan, Michael (22 October 2023). "Strictly Come Dancing: week five results – as it happened". The Guardian . Retrieved 22 October 2023. Strictly Come Dancing: Launch Show". BBC. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023 . Retrieved 20 July 2023. Best dance: Nigel Harman stole the show right at the end but for me, Ellie Leach and Angela Rippon were up there for entertainment value.Fleur will bring her infectious energy to the It Takes Two stage. With her unique perspective as a Strictly finalist, Fleur is poised to offer insightful commentary and exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses alongside Janette, a former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. Halloween Week: Zara McDermottand Graziano Di Prima left the competition following a Dance Off with Adam Thomasand Luba Mushtuk It’s showtime at 7.20pm on BBC One. I’ll be liveblogging from 6.50pm, providing build-up, rolling coverage, analysis, reaction and single-serving sachets of sarcasm. So creep the thermostat up a notch, snuggle down and see you on the sofa. Earp, Catherine (21 April 2023). "Strictly Come Dancing confirms 2023 judges and professional dancer line-up". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023 . Retrieved 20 July 2023. Sansome, Jessica (5 November 2023). "BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans praise Zara Larsson for gesture during results show performance as they ask 'is it me' ". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 5 November 2023.